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Pizza vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pizza and Nachos?

  • Pizza is higher in Vitamin B1, Iron, Folate, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, and Calcium, however, Nachos are richer in Vitamin E .
  • Pizza's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 22% more.
  • Nachos contain 9 times less Folate than Pizza. Pizza contains 93µg of Folate, while Nachos contain 10µg.
  • Nachos have less Saturated Fat.

We used Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese types in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Pizza
7
:
3
Nachos
Contains more Calcium +198.4%
Contains more Iron +230.7%
Contains more Zinc +55.8%
Contains more Copper +64.1%
Contains more Manganese +92.5%
Contains more Selenium +131.4%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Potassium +110.5%
Contains less Sodium -47.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 198
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 93% 18% 93% 16% 78% 37% 35% 47% 109%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 29% 30% 85% 32% 41% 24% 22% 25% 47%
Contains more Calcium +198.4%
Contains more Iron +230.7%
Contains more Zinc +55.8%
Contains more Copper +64.1%
Contains more Manganese +92.5%
Contains more Selenium +131.4%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Potassium +110.5%
Contains less Sodium -47.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 198

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Pizza
7
:
4
Nachos
Contains more Vitamin A +1604.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +217.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +507.1%
Contains more Folate +830%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +500%
Contains more Vitamin E +391.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +168.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +188.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 17% 0% 5% 98% 45% 72% 0% 19% 70% 53% 17%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 82% 0% 4% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8% 9% 49%
Contains more Vitamin A +1604.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +217.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +507.1%
Contains more Folate +830%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +500%
Contains more Vitamin E +391.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +168.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +188.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
3
:
2
Nachos
Contains more Protein +163.7%
Contains more Water +15.4%
Contains more Other +29.4%
Contains more Fats +121.9%
Equal in Carbs - 34.91
11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
4% 22% 35% 37% 2%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 21.5 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 37.4 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more Protein +163.7%
Contains more Water +15.4%
Contains more Other +29.4%
Contains more Fats +121.9%
Equal in Carbs - 34.91

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
0
:
3
Nachos
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +437.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +199.8%
51% 30% 19%
Saturated Fat: 4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.681 g
10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.04 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +437.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +199.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pizza
4
:
3
Nachos
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +165%
Contains more Lactose +288.1%
Equal in Starch - 28.33
88% 3% 3% 3%
Starch: 26.95 g
Sucrose: 0.2 g
Glucose: 0.78 g
Fructose: 1 g
Lactose: 0.42 g
Maltose: 1.05 g
Galactose: 0.13 g
93% 2% 5%
Starch: 28.33 g
Sucrose: 0.53 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.63 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +165%
Contains more Lactose +288.1%
Equal in Starch - 28.33

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pizza Nachos
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pizza Nachos Opinion
Net carbs 31.03g 31.71g Nachos
Protein 11.39g 4.32g Pizza
Fats 9.69g 21.5g Nachos
Carbs 33.33g 34.91g Nachos
Calories 266kcal 343kcal Nachos
Starch 26.95g 28.33g Nachos
Fructose 1g 0g Pizza
Sugar 3.58g 2.17g Nachos
Fiber 2.3g 3.2g Nachos
Calcium 188mg 63mg Pizza
Iron 2.48mg 0.75mg Pizza
Magnesium 24mg 42mg Nachos
Phosphorus 216mg 198mg Pizza
Potassium 172mg 362mg Nachos
Sodium 598mg 313mg Nachos
Zinc 1.34mg 0.86mg Pizza
Copper 0.105mg 0.064mg Pizza
Manganese 0.36mg 0.187mg Pizza
Selenium 19.9µg 8.6µg Pizza
Vitamin A 358IU 21IU Pizza
Vitamin A RAE 69µg 5µg Pizza
Vitamin E 0.83mg 4.08mg Nachos
Vitamin C 1.4mg 1.1mg Pizza
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.123mg Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.133mg Pizza
Vitamin B3 3.825mg 0.63mg Pizza
Vitamin B5 0.38mg Nachos
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.215mg Nachos
Folate 93µg 10µg Pizza
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 0.07µg Pizza
Vitamin K 6.7µg 19.3µg Nachos
Tryptophan 0.042mg Nachos
Threonine 0.41mg 0.156mg Pizza
Isoleucine 0.564mg 0.187mg Pizza
Leucine 1.139mg 0.521mg Pizza
Lysine 0.77mg 0.156mg Pizza
Methionine 0.264mg 0.094mg Pizza
Phenylalanine 0.664mg 0.229mg Pizza
Valine 0.72mg 0.25mg Pizza
Histidine 0.355mg 0.135mg Pizza
Cholesterol 17mg 3mg Nachos
Trans Fat 0.241g 0.058g Nachos
Saturated Fat 4.465g 2.173g Nachos
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Pizza
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g Pizza
Monounsaturated Fat 2.608g 14.02g Nachos
Polyunsaturated fat 1.681g 5.04g Nachos
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.011g Nachos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g 4.343g Nachos
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0.032g Nachos
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g 0.617g Nachos
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0g Pizza

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pizza Nachos
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Pizza
25%
Nachos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Pizza
35%
Nachos

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 285mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.292g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/nutrients
  2. Nachos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170291/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.